(just) suck it up
Meaning(s)
1. accept something difficult or unpleasant without complaining
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How to Memorize
suck it up and keep going
Analysis
'Suck it up' is an informal expression used to encourage someone to accept bad conditions, a bad situation or some kind of hardship without complaining. Usually when you encourage someone to 'suck it up', it is because you believe the hardship will provide a learning opportunity or be otherwise good for them in some way.
Social Examples (Basic)
- Mark injured his leg towards the end of the race, but he sucked it up and got to the finish line.
- Maria complained about everything when we were backpacking. I don't understand why she couldn't just suck it up, it's not like we were staying in a five-star hotel.
- My grandmother won't listen to anyone complaining about work. She tells us to suck it up and that we don't know how fortunate we are to have jobs.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- Sarah hated her job and wanted to quit, but she needed the money so she had to just suck it up.
- People are sick of hearing you complaining about the hours you're working. Just suck it up and get on with it!